Ultrasound and Algorithms to Diagnose Bacterial Meningitis in Babies (IMAGE)

Spanish Foundation for Science and Technology

Ultrasound and Algorithms to Diagnose Bacterial Meningitis in Babies

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This image shows a prototype of the device which will allow bacterial meningitis to be diagnosed in babies in seconds with a high-resolution ultrasound of the fontanelle. The team is now working on making it smaller.

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Research Laboratory of Electronics

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